YOUSTRO Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to YOUSTRO.

YOUSTRO (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you use:

  • the YOUSTRO mobile applications,
  • the YOUSTRO website,
  • and any related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By using YOUSTRO, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information only as necessary to provide personalized astrology insights and core social features.

2.1 Information You Provide

When using YOUSTRO, you may provide:

  • Name or nickname
  • Email address
  • Birth date
  • Birth time
  • Birth location
  • Account login credentials
  • Customer support messages

Birth information is required to generate personalized astrology charts and insights.

2.2 Contacts Information (Optional Feature)

YOUSTRO offers an optional “Add Contacts” feature that allows users to discover friends already using the Service.

Contacts access is completely optional, and YOUSTRO remains fully functional if permission is not granted.

If you choose to enable this feature:

  • YOUSTRO requests permission to access contact names and phone numbers stored on your device.
  • Contacts are accessed only after explicit user action when you select the “Add Contacts” feature.
  • Contacts are used solely to check whether people in your address book are already YOUSTRO users.

How Contacts Are Processed

  • Contact information is processed locally on your device.
  • Phone numbers may be securely hashed before comparison.
  • YOUSTRO does not store your contacts on its servers.
  • Contacts are not retained, sold, shared, or used for advertising or marketing.
  • Contacts are never publicly displayed without your action.

Users may revoke access at any time through:

  • device permission settings, or
  • the “Disconnect Contact” option within app.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use YOUSTRO, certain information may be collected automatically:

  • Device type and operating system
  • App usage activity
  • IP address
  • Approximate location (derived from IP)
  • App interactions and analytics events
  • Crash reports and performance data

This information helps maintain performance, security, and reliability.

2.4 Subscription & Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through third-party platforms including:

  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play Store

YOUSTRO does not store full payment card details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

  • Provide personalized horoscopes and astrology insights
  • Generate natal charts and compatibility readings
  • Enable optional social features such as finding friends on YOUSTRO
  • Maintain and improve the Service
  • Personalize content and recommendations
  • Manage subscriptions
  • Send service-related notifications
  • Respond to support requests
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal obligations

YOUSTRO does not sell personal data.

Where applicable, processing is based on:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract (providing YOUSTRO services)
  • Legitimate interests (security, service improvement)
  • Legal compliance obligations

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Sharing of Information

We share information only when necessary with trusted service providers such as:

  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Customer support platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Infrastructure and security partners

These partners process information solely on our behalf.

Contact information accessed through the Add Contacts feature is not shared with third parties.

We may disclose information:

  • when required by law,
  • to protect rights or safety,
  • during business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • provide the Service,
  • fulfill legal obligations,
  • resolve disputes,
  • enforce agreements.

Contacts accessed through the Add Contacts feature are not stored or retained.

Users may request account deletion at any time.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

Requests may be submitted at:

👉 https://youstro.com/contact-us

8. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

YOUSTRO is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Information may be processed in countries outside your country of residence. Appropriate safeguards are implemented where required by law.

11. Third-Party Services

YOUSTRO may link to or integrate with third-party services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

12. Push Notifications

YOUSTRO may send notifications including:

  • Daily horoscope updates
  • Astrology insights
  • App reminders
  • Subscription information

Notifications can be disabled in device settings.

13. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • understand usage patterns,
  • improve performance,
  • personalize experiences.

Users may control cookies through browser settings.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date will reflect revisions. Continued use of YOUSTRO indicates acceptance of updates.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding privacy or data practices:

👉 https://youstro.com/contact-us